Melbourne the world’s most liveable city… Again!


Melbourne has topped the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index (EIU) for the fourth consecutive year.

The EIU Liveability Index is the world’s most widely accepted ranking of liveability, comparing 140 of the world’s major cities. Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said Melbourne excelled in the five criteria: stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure.

“To be named the world’s most liveable city for four consecutive years is a great honour and a testament to the enviable lifestyle that Melbourne offers,” the Lord Mayor said.

“Safety, sustainability and smart growth have been the keys to Melbourne’s liveability and prosperity. Providing transport and infrastructure have been key elements in smart growth.

“Melbourne brings together commerce, education, health, sport, cultural and residential areas, all of which can be accessed by foot, on bike, in cars or public transport.”

On top of this latest recognition, Melbourne was recently named:

- the world’s friendliest city (alongside Auckland) by Conde Nast Traveller Friendliest Cities Survey;

- third in the Monocle Quality of Life Survey 2014, following Copenhagen and Tokyo;

- winner of the C40 & Siemens City Climate Leadership Award for the built environment, beating New York City and Berlin for retrofitting commercial buildings and the Most Admired Knowledge City (MAKCi), for the third time, at the sixth Knowledge Cities World Summit.

City of Melbourne CEO Dr Kathy Alexander said the accolade is testament to the dedication and creativity of staff at the City of Melbourne and other councils.

“Being named the world’s most liveable city for the fourth year running, particularly within the context of rapid growth, global economic uncertainty, climate change and advances in technology, is an honour for Melbourne,” Dr Alexander said.

“From our sustainability practices, to smart transport and infrastructure, our great arts and cultural scene, sports, retail, hospitality and fashion – Melbourne is a city that caters for everyone.”

 

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